15 Fun Things To Do in Halifax This September

Summer may be coming to an end, but lucky for us, fall is a fantastic time of year in Halifax. The leaves start to change from green to gold, orange and red, the humidity recedes and the days tend to be sunny and warm.

Fall is also a great time for events in Halifax, with plenty of festivals, markets and cool local experiences. We’ve pulled together a list of just 15 of these awesome events and experiences to give you 15 Fun Things To Do in Halifax This September. Enjoy!

Celebrate the arrival of fall in Cole Harbour! The Festival will feature a Parade, games, family events, physical activities, Farmers’ Market, and food. This is a great family event where there’s something for everyone to experience and enjoy!

Get your film fix in in Halifax during the 2019 FIN Atlantic International Film Festival! This week-long celebration of film and media turns Halifax into an international destination film lovers and filmmakers alike!

On Sunday, September 15 from noon to 4pm, Agricola Street, Argyle Street, and Spring Garden Road will be closed to cars and opened up to people!

This event encourages people to explore the city using active forms of transportation. Join in on the all-ages fun with live music, art, demonstrations, activities, and more happening throughout Halifax.

This year’s NSLC Festival of Wines is all about the flavours of South America!

Learn about the wines from specific regions and and wineries at one of three Winemakers Dinners, or attend one of the Grand Tasting events to try a wide variety of wines! Whether you’re a wine expert of a novice enthusiast, there’s truly something for everyone at the Festival events.

TIP: Arrive prepared! Take this quiz to find your wine taste profile – it’ll make it much easier to decide which wines to sample at the Festival!

Hopscotch Festival is taking over Roger’s Square at the Nova Centre on Saturday, September 28!

Celebrating a decade of Hopscotch Festival’s dedication to hip hop in Halifax, this year’s festival will feature large scale live art, B-Girl and B-Boy battles, cyphers, DJs, AND a main event concert headlined by YBN Cordae!